Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) Brisbane marked Janmashtami with a large gathering at Calamvale Community College on 27 July, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna with devotion, performances, and reflections on his enduring message of purposeful living. The event was held under the guidance of HH Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, founder and head of DJJS.
Volunteers staged scenes from Krishna’s life, illustrating values that organisers said remain relevant for today’s challenges. Alongside the performances were explanations designed to clarify long-held misconceptions about Krishna, instead presenting his life as a guide to living with clarity and righteousness.
Dignitaries including India’s Consul General in Brisbane, Neetu Bhagotia, Stretton MP James Martin, and community leaders such as Umesh and Usha Chandra of GOPIO, AusIndia Travel founder Tanvi Goel, Hindu Council of Australia president Rajesh Verma, solicitor Parveen Gupta, and representatives from Sargam Academy and ICGC attended the celebration. They praised DJJS for what they described as a thoughtful and uplifting initiative.
The evening concluded with a vegetarian meal, supported by Bhalla Restaurant and Punjabi Palace. Organisers thanked sponsors, dignitaries, and attendees for joining and supporting the celebration.
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